Behavioral Health Practitioner I

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14401
Department MMI Psychology 50000698
Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
Under supervision, provide outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in schools and/or MMI Psychology clinics, both at MMI and in the community in outreach clinics, including completion of psychosocial assessments, development of treatment goals, designing of behavioral protocols to effectively address target behaviors, evaluation of integrity and effectiveness of treatment protocols, and coordination with other professionals involved in treatment (physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care. Participate in training program.
Position Details
Additional Information 
Posting Category Healthcare
Working Title Behavioral Health Practitioner I
Job Title Mental Health Practitioner L1
Salary Grade HC22S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $48,200 - $72,300/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 01/22/2026
Application Review Date 01/29/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education: Master's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology, or related field.
Required Experience 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in providing behavioral and mental health services to children, adolescents and families in behavioral health or school settings or Experience providing behavioral and mental health services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in behavioral health settings.
Required License Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
PLMHP
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
2. Ability to conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews.
3. Ability to implement manualized and individually designed treatment protocols.
4. Knowledge of behavioral and cognitive behavioral methods of intervention.
5. Ability to demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and assuming authority appropriately
6. Must pursue education or training necessary to perform at the level of competence required to incorporate the hardware, software, technologies, and ideas relevant to specific job responsibilities.
7. Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and manage competing priorities.
8. Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic.
9. Ability to recognize the need for additional supervision as needed.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology with specialized training in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy in integrated primary care and school settings
Preferred Experience:
Experience with electronic medical record systems like EPIC, online scheduling, and understanding of insurance networks and billing.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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